Water Treatment Project Manager

About the Company Woodard & Curran is a national engineering, science and operations firm with a simple vision for clean water, a safe environment, healthy communities and happy people. As an employee-owned company, we strive to cultivate teams that encourage collaboration in an inclusive culture. We seek talented individuals from all backgrounds to help us address a broad range of water and environmental issues. We prioritize our people, offering opportunities for professional growth, ownership and flexibility. This commitment enables us to make a meaningful impact on our clients, communities and the planet. What You Will Be Doing Woodard & Curran is seeking a full-time O&M Project Manager, ideally dual-certified with a Florida Class A Water treatment certification. The Project Manager will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operational activities and being a steward of the operations team serving the City of Ft. Lauderdale. Each day presents different challenges and learning opportunities as we work towards 100% compliance, achieved by daily process monitoring and a comprehensive preventative maintenance system. If you enjoy working outdoors protecting nature’s precious resource, water, this position is for you. Woodard & Curran is dedicated to our employees’ growth and development and wants to help you on your lifetime career path. The Project Manager will play an active role in coordination and communication with operations, client representatives, contractors, and any assigned engineering firms. He or she will also work closely with all parties to ensure effective system operation and optimization, staff development, implementation and management of an innovative asset management program, administration and implementation of all routine and capital repair and replacement projects, and emergency response for process upsets, equipment failures, force majeure events, and all alarm events. Work is performed in a safe and professional manner by following established safety, operating, and emergency response procedures. Our operators participate in an on‑call rotation for plant coverage outside normal workday hours and shifts may include weekends. Operators will be required to respond to emergency situations and work in inclement weather as needed. Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7.00am – 3.30pm. Will be required to respond to emergency or unpredicted situations. Benefits Competitive compensation. Excellent benefits, including retirement, paid time off, holidays, medical and dental insurance, and a flexible spending account. Career growth. Support and reimbursement in earning, upgrading, and keeping your licenses and certifications within the industry with bonus potential for obtaining the next level licensure. Opportunity to be an owner of Woodard & Curran. Participation in the annual Company‑wide Project Managers Retreat. Attentive and local corporate and leadership support to assure PM success. Qualifications 10 to 15 years experience managing complex water or wastewater treatment facilities, including reuse, laboratory, and/or solids handling systems. Florida Water treatment Operators License – Class A preferred. Ensuring safety is the highest priority and that all SOPs are followed; conduct routine facility inspections and interact with regulators as required. Demonstrate a collaborative and team‑leadership approach. Experience hiring, supporting, supervising, and developing a staff of 10‑15 employees. High school or equivalent with a technical/vocational school background; college degree preferred, focused in environmental areas. Identify and participate in activities to support the local community. Demonstrated financial acumen through oversight of operating and capital budgets. Active participation in recruiting, including partnering with local wastewater and water schools and programs. Direct participation in the operation, maintenance, and repair of water and wastewater facilities, including the utilization of predictive maintenance systems. Excellent verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills. Oversight and utilization of the operations database for process control, optimization, and regulatory reporting. Proven track record with regulators and a solid understanding of regulations and reporting requirements. Familiar with computers such as Excel, Word, and HACH WIMS, including report generation. Valid driver’s license and a good driving record. Successful candidates will be required to complete a background check, pre‑placement physical, and drug screen before employment. Demonstrated ability to partner with local leadership, including attending city staff and council meetings as appropriate. Mutual Dispute Resolution (MDR) As part of our commitment to a fair and respectful workplace, Woodard & Curran uses an MDR process to help resolve most employment‑related concerns efficiently and consistently. This policy applies to both you and the Company. Most workplace‑related disputes are resolved through binding arbitration rather than court proceedings. Certain exceptions are outlined in the full agreement. Employee Support & Benefits Retirement Savings: 401(k) Pre‑tax or Roth contributions – the company matches 100% of the first 3% of salary contributed. Time Away from Work Observed holidays: choose up to 8 holidays to observe annually. Vacation: accrued based on years of experience and calculated on hours worked. Sick time: paid sick time for non‑work‑related illness or injury. Parental leave: up to 80 hours of paid parental leave for child bonding. Coverage and Support for Your Needs and Well‑Being Disability: paid short‑ and long‑term disability. Health: medical plan options, plus dental and vision plans. Life: basic employee group life insurance and AD&D benefits; voluntary life insurance available through Sun Life. Well‑being: DarioMind assistance program combined with personalized mental health and wellbeing resources. Workplace Information E-Verify Participation Woodard & Curran participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify program to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. This includes posting the required Notice of E-Verify Participation and Right to Work posters. Equal Employment Opportunity & Accessibility Woodard & Curran is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to non‑discrimination and make employment decisions based on job‑related factors. Individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact an HR representative. Recruitment Agency Policy We do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Terms, Privacy & Use of AI in Hiring We may use artificial intelligence tools to support aspects of the hiring process, but all final hiring decisions are made by people. #J-18808-Ljbffr